Re: [RE-wrenches] 48v small controllers

2010-09-12 Thread jay peltz
Hi Ray, Specialty concepts makes a sealed 48v unit that I'm trying to find who I can order on. The C-40 is a good option, but I really want a sealed unit as this will be on a vehicle and possibly get wet. thx, jay Peltz Power On Sep 11, 2010, at 7:45 PM, R Ray Walters wrote: The nice

[RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC online version

2010-09-12 Thread Glenn Burt
Hello all, I found this link to the 2011 NEC effective on August 25, 2010. If you have / create an account with the NFPA, you can view it for no charge. http://www.nfpa.org/AboutTheCodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70 Regards, Glenn Burt

Re: [RE-wrenches] 48v small controllers

2010-09-12 Thread R Ray Walters
BZ might be able to encapsulate a controller. AEE would be my best guess for a special controller from Specialty Concepts. It would have to be special ordered, I'm sure. A long shot might be to try a golf cart supply that sells PV kits, like http://www.cruisecarinc.com/solar-energy.htm Good

[RE-wrenches] The Demise of WEEB

2010-09-12 Thread Peter Parrish
We were informed a while ago that SunPower no longer supports their version of the WEEB clip due to UL testing changes. (unspecified) and appears to have regressed to the ILSCO GBL-4DBT lugs with SS star washers, lock washer, nut and specific torque requirements. Most people I have spoken with

Re: [RE-wrenches] The Demise of WEEB

2010-09-12 Thread R Ray Walters
A picture is worth a thousand words, (hopefully this will upload) Here's a traditional Ilsco Lug after less than 5 years near the ocean: inline: DSC00611.jpg IMHO, this is a galvanic reaction between the Cu, Al, and (our loser) the Lug which became the anode. No other corrosion was near this

[RE-wrenches] The AC neutral bonds to earth at only one point, but...

2010-09-12 Thread Mick Abraham
Greetings, Wrenches~ I'm advising some clients on an existing off grid power system. They have inverters and multiple AC sub-panels which feed several different structures. The various structures have their own breaker panels. The power runs 50 feet here, 20 feet there, 60 feet this-a-way and 220

Re: [RE-wrenches] The Demise of WEEB

2010-09-12 Thread frenergy
Ray, Sorry I don't have a picture to share but the Ilsco GBL-4DBT lugs I've used here in the Sierras of NE Ca. are looking good after seven years on the job. I would rate their appearance as if they were outside in the weather/sun/rain/snow for about 2-3 months, slight discoloration,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

2010-09-12 Thread benn kilburn
Kent, Nick,Great feedback on this utility line shading topic. So, what i understand from this is, yes there is a noticeable effect (loss of energy production) at the time of shading, but because of the short time period of shading, there is little reduction in overall daily output. Thanks